Lean toward
Lean and lean toward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lean" instead a verb "Lean toward".
Lean
Lean verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.
Lean toward and lean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lean toward" instead a verb "Lean".
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Lean and Lean toward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lean_toward/lean
Lean toward & Lean. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lean_toward/lean>.
Lean or Lean toward. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lean_toward/lean.
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